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Antiochus III · Seleucid kingdom
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This record brings together the lifespan, dates, Scripture, and every dated event assigned to Antiochus III · Seleucid kingdom.

Life record

Birth, lifespan, and death

BornCreation year 3700

224/223 BC

Lifespan223–187 BC

Creation years 37003736

DiedCreation year 3736

Reference under review · 188/187 BC

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Dated record

Events involving Antiochus III · Seleucid kingdom

Creation year 3700224/223 BC

Antiochus III begins to reign

Antiochus III takes the Seleucid throne in 223 BC.

Seleucid historical chronology · KJV
Antiochus III takes the Seleucid throne in 223 BC.
Seleucid context · Livius

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Creation year 3733191/190 BC

Rome defeats Antiochus III at Magnesia

Roman victory at Magnesia in 190 BC sharply limits Seleucid power and contributes to the financial pressures inherited by later kings.

Seleucid historical chronology · KJV
Roman victory at Magnesia in 190 BC sharply limits Seleucid power and contributes to the financial pressures inherited by later kings.
Seleucid context · Livius

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